KÖLSCH EXPANDS THE VISION WITH ‘KINEMA DELUXE EDITION’

Featuring a standout new remix of ‘Waste My Time’ by Chris Avantgarde, two new Kölsch originals, and more.

Kölsch broadens the scope of his acclaimed KINEMA album with the announcement of KINEMA Deluxe Edition, an expanded release that deepens the emotional and sonic narrative of one of his most resonant projects to date. Featuring four new additions - two remixes and two original cuts - the Deluxe Edition continues the cinematic journey that has already connected across club floors, personal listening spaces, and sold-out live venues throughout Europe via the Kölsch & The Machine tour. The rollout begins January 16 with a powerful new remix of ‘Waste My Time’ by melodic techno tastemaker Chris Avantgarde, building toward the full Deluxe Edition release on March 19.


Since its October release, KINEMA has been praised for its cinematic flow and its ability to balance introspection with peak-time energy. The album quickly became inseparable from the Kölsch & The Machine live show, which premiered at Amsterdam Dance Event before traveling through Berlin, London, Paris, Antwerp, and Madrid. Designed as both a listening experience and a physical one, the tour amplified the album’s emotional core through a modular, analog-driven stage performance that reimagined KINEMA alongside key moments from Kölsch’s catalog.

Leading the Deluxe Edition is Chris Avantgarde’s remix of ‘Waste My Time’, the beloved Kölsch and CamelPhat collaboration. Where the original moved with restraint, Avantgarde’s version shifts the track into darker, more driving territory while preserving the warmth and vulnerability that made it resonate. Anchored by a thick, sweeping bassline and sharpened melodic techno rhythms, the remix balances intimacy with impact, offering a club-ready reinterpretation that still feels unmistakably Kölsch. The remix arrives January 16, serving as the opening chapter of the Deluxe rollout.

 Through a fusion of production mastery and deeply emotive techno, Kölsch has become one of the genre’s most singular voices. After a highly successful run with his recent ‘Kölsch and the Machine’ live tour and accompanying KINEMA album, he continues to stand as one of the scene’s most defining figures. Over the years he has collaborated with a range of renowned artists including Coldplay, Imogen Heap, London Grammar, and Damon Albarn, as well as electronic heavyweights such as ARTBAT, Anyma, WhoMadeWho, and Kevin de Vries, showcasing a producer confident in wearing many creative hats. Alongside releases on his IPSO label with Michael Mayer, Tiga, and Sasha, Kölsch’s sound bridges raw vulnerability and electronic power. Raised in Copenhagen’s Christiania commune, he draws on a lifetime of artistic exploration to create music that feels both universal and deeply personal, a vision perhaps best captured in his unforgettable Cercle set atop the Eiffel Tower.

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MOEAIKE RELEASE LIFT ME HIGH VIA UNRELEASED RECORDS

The new single arrives as one of Moeaike’s most anticipated tracks to date, fuelled by global tastemaker support and cult status across international dance floors.

Internationally renowned Italian DJ and producer duo Moeaike (Roberto Dell’Osso and Gaetano Laterza) continue their rapid ascent on the global electronic music stage with the release of their highly anticipated new single Lift Me High, arriving January 16 via Unreleased Records.

Long before its official release, Lift Me High had already achieved cult status. A warm, emotive house record defined by an unmistakable vocal hook and a refined groove, the track quickly became one of Moeaike’s most recognisable unreleased IDs. A firm favourite in their international performances, it has since been widely described by fans and selectors alike as “one of the most requested Moeaike IDs worldwide this year.”

The record has received extensive and ongoing support from Rampa, &ME, Adam Port and Reznik, with Lift Me High becoming a recurring feature during key Keinemusik performances – most notably throughout their flagship ‘Clouds’ events in Berlin, where it quickly established itself as a standout peak-time moment. Alongside this core support, the track has also been championed by a wide range of selectors from across the global house circuit.

Sonically, Lift Me High blends classic house DNA with Moeaike’s signature contemporary touch. Elastic percussion, a deep and pulsating low-end, airy synths and atmospheric textures create a sense of constant elevation, mirroring the track’s uplifting lyrical refrain. The ethereal vocal line, “Lift me high, don’t let me fall through the fire”, anchors the record with an instantly memorable emotional core, making it equally effective in underground clubs, large-scale festivals and global specialist radio rotations. Its polished production, emotional depth and modern sensibility make it a natural and seamless fit for the forward-thinking vision of Unreleased Records.

Hailing from Taranto, Italy, Roberto and Gaetano have steadily built a distinctive artistic identity since launching the Moeaike project in 2019. Their sound, which is rooted in melodic and afro-influenced house, has earned widespread support from some of the most respected names in electronic music, including Black Coffee, Desiree, Shimza, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Andrea Oliva, Fideles and the extended Keinemusik family.

The duo reached a major milestone in early 2024 with their breakout single Mala Fama on MoBlack Records, which surpassed one million Spotify streams in a remarkably short period. Their growing catalog also includes releases on leading imprints such as Impressum, Atlant, Rose Avenue, Madorasindahouse and Unreleased Records, with standout tracks like Bo Bom and Ulelè, further cementing their reputation as rising leaders within the global house movement.

Over the past two years, Moeaike have significantly expanded their international footprint, delivering high-impact performances across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and South America, including shows in Ibiza, Mykonos, Dubai, Porto, Lisbon, Paris, Munich, Buenos Aires, Tashkent, Amman and Montenegro. Across these appearances, Lift Me High has emerged as a defining peak-time moment, and a signature record that consistently ignited crowds and reinforced the duo’s growing global demand.

stream/download: Moeaike - Lift Me High is out now via Unreleased Records

CORREN CAVINI RETURNS TO PURIFIED RECORDS WITH ‘HOPES AND FEARS’

Out now, the new single follows the release of his stunning debut album ‘A Place To Call Home’

Following the release of his debut album, Corren Cavini continues his artistic evolution on Purified Records with Hopes and Fears. Capturing the Dutch producer in a moment of clarity and refinement, the standalone single reflects an open and confident expression of his sound.

 

Building on the emotional universe introduced in A Place To Call Home, this release keeps connection at its core. The result is an uplifting, fluid track designed to resonate both in focused listening and on the dancefloor. Hopes and Fears radiates the energy that defines Corren’s work, while presenting a mature, identity-driven production.

The enveloping melody and Portuguese spoken-word vocals, integrated naturally throughout the arrangement, reinforce that emotional connection and shape a track designed to create a standout euphoric moment on the dancefloor that will stay in the memories of everyone.

 

The artwork for Hopes and Fears features a photograph by Jan Erik Waider, taken inside an ice cave within Breiðamerkurjökull — a glacial tongue of Vatnajökull. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Waider is a fine art photographer renowned for his abstract portrayals of northern landscapes. Focusing on water, ice and intricate natural patterns, his work reveals the beauty found in the worlds most subtle details. Safeguarding the icy landscapes that inspire us begins with understanding how theyre changing.

 

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stream/download: Corren Cavini – Hopes and Fears is out now via Purified Records